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Designating Jacksonville Facility as National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum

This Act officially designates the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum under construction in Jacksonville, Florida, as the "National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum." The facility is dedicated to honoring over 220,000 service members captured or missing since World War II, providing a national venue for remembrance and education. This designation elevates the institution's national importance and ensures federal recognition of the sacrifices made.
Key points
The POW/MIA Memorial and Museum in Jacksonville, Florida, receives official national designation.
The facility serves as a national center to honor and educate the public about 142,000 POWs and 82,000 MIA/unaccounted-for service members.
The designation requires the museum director to submit a 5-year budget and organizational report to Congress within 90 days.
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Print number: 118_HR_3670
Sponsor: Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]
Process start date: 2023-05-25